Learn bird vocabulary in Cantonese! From common birds like chicken (雞) and duck (鴨) to wild birds like eagle (鷹) and sparrow (麻雀), master avian terminology.
Bird names appear in Cantonese cuisine, idioms, and nature discussions. Whether you're ordering roasted duck in Sham Shui Po or bird-watching in Mai Po, these words enhance your Cantonese vocabulary.
Includes native speaker audio, Jyutping romanization, and video examples from various contexts.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| sparrow | ||
| parrot | ||
| peacock | ||
|
jing1
鷹
|
eagle | |
|
aap2
鴨
|
duck | |
| owl | ||
| crow | ||
| swan | ||
|
ngo2
鵝
|
goose | |
| hummingbird | ||
| cockatiel | ||
| budgerigar | ||
| mallard | ||
| wood pigeon | ||
| american robin | ||
| osprey | ||
| magpie | ||
| canary | ||
| flamingo | ||
|
jiu4
鷂
|
sparrowhawk | |
| bald eagle | ||
| pigeon |
After mastering birds vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.
Understanding birds-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.
These 22 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used birds terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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